A double birthday celebration

Warning!!!!

Just like last year's birthday parties for my niece and nephew, this post is photo heavy.  My sister puts a lot of effort into her kids parties. Since their birthdays are only 5 weeks apart, and we have family from out of town, she opted to have a joint party this year.  The co-ed theme for this year was Rainbow Monsters.

 You see all those monsters on the shelf?  She made them all, and Leah helped to stuff them.

 She made all the treats on the table.

 For the kids, she made monster party hats.

 She also made monster mouth props for our mock photo booth.

 Goodie bags for the kids

 We caught people on their way out for their monster photo booth snap shots.

 Those two young ones are two peas in a pod.  So fun to chase around with my camera when they have a mind of their own. Ha.

 After lunch and cake, it was time to open presents.

 Auntie Deb had been working hard all day at stealing a kiss from Havi.  Her charm finally worked.  And apparently Josh had the same effect.

 Havi and Josh were so funny playing with each other at the door.  (He's only 4 months older than her.)

 The beautiful birthday girl, Leah.

 I tried to get a family photo for my sister, but this was the best I could do with an uncooperative Josh.  

 Well, I managed to get him in the photo, right?  That counts for something.

I'm so thankful that my cousins Ed and Eileen were able to make the trip up.  I love these two like something crazy.  Don't they have adorable monster smiles?

 We all laughed because we couldn't help but smile behind these enormous monster mouths.

 I had forgotten to photograph some of the monster food.  So my sister made me fix that.  Oops.  Aren't they the cutest orange and bell pepper you ever did see?  They remind me of those silly monsters on Sesame Street.

 And then my sister went and opened up her big mouth by saying that we needed a sister photo together.  I think we were all thankful that Andy captured this in one shot.  Painless...which can't be said for any other photo I've asked him to take of us or me of him.  Poor guy.  He tolerates us. lol  (And no, I'm not taller than her.  I just look that way because I had shoes on, and her lawn slopes a bit.)

Well, we had a fantastic time, as always.  The next birthday to celebrate will be Andy's.  And we're hoping they will be heading our way to celebrate.  He's like Madeline in that he LOVES chocolate.  So I have the privilege of baking up some yummy chocolatey goodness.

Well, we hope you had a wonderful birthday Leah and Josh.
We love you like crazycakes!